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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-C3
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3 was introduced 13 months before the TX55 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-3 scores versus the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony TX55

 NEX-3 TX55 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony NEX-3

 TX55 NEX-3 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony TX55

 NEX-3 TX55 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-3 versus the TX55.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and TX55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX55 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
36
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
Sports photography with Sony TX55
52
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3
Travel photography with Sony TX55
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
68
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
27
includes face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3 and Sony TX55
 Sony Alpha NEX-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-07 2011-07-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 297g (0.65 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 830 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $350